67 h. ago For local car dealers, looming tariffs result in rushed buyers

March was a busy month for sales, London- area car dealerships say, as Trump’s trade war and automotive tariffs rattle consumers.  

Economics

4 d. ago Man fined $215 after admitting having marijuana available in car

A last toke for the road is going to cost an Ottawa driver $215 after provincial police pulled his car over on Highway 417 Thursday. In a release, OPP says officers were able to smell marijuana from the vehicle when it was pulled over. “The driver admitted to having smoked marijuana 30 minutes prior to […]

Economics

4 d. ago Latest U.S. auto tariffs a recipe for higher prices, layoffs across North America

TORONTO AND OSHAWA, ONT. — The auto industry is sounding the alarm about U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff announcement, which could weigh on companies, raise consumer prices and result in job losses. Trump announced Wednesday he would impose 25 per cent tariffs on auto imports to the U.S., set to take effect next week. […]

Economics

6 d. ago London mom faces 'long road' to recovery after violent crash: Friend

The woman seriously injured in a stunning early-morning crash is a self-employed mom who faces a long road to recovery, a friend says.

Events

1 week ago Man, 38, wanted after stolen car involved in fatal St. Catharines crash

A 38-year-old man is sought after a stolen vehicle was involved in a deadly crash in St. Catharines on Wednesday. Niagara Regional Police say officers responded to a car theft at a commercial plaza in the area of Scott and Niagara Sts. around 9:40 p.m. It was reported that a driver and passenger had parked […]

Events

2 w. ago Car suspected in road rage incident blasts past OPP at 280 km/h

A driver suspected in a road rage incident Friday night blasted by a provincial police traffic stop at 280 km/h on Highway 417. Police said the vehicle, a Dodge Charger SRT8, was suspected of an incident earlier when it tried to force a Cadillac Escalade into the centre guard rail. “When the officer attempted to […]

Transport

2 w. ago Bank of Canada cuts benchmark rate to buffer economy against tariffs

The trade spat put the Bank of Canada in a difficult position as tariffs will likely result in a hit to economic growth, but it could also lead to a flare in inflation

Economics

3 w. ago Victim of Stoney Creek car chase shooting identified as York Region teen

Hamilton Police have now identified the victim of what they believe was a targeted shooting early Thursday morning in Stoney Creek. Police received several 911 calls at 4:20 a.m. for a shooting in the area of Hwy. 8 and Fruitland Rd. When cops arrived at the scene, they found two vehicles were involved in a […]

Events

3 w. ago Canadians buy up thousands of Teslas in one weekend as federal rebate ends

When Canada announced on Friday, January 10, that it was winding down its federal EV incentive program, it kicked off a weekend of EV buying across the country, especially in Quebec.On Friday, the government claimed there was $71 million left in the account, and by Monday, the account was closed.After announcing that the funds would run dry, the Toronto Star is reporting that a single Tesla dealership in Quebec City claimed $20 million in subsidies in one weekend by selling more than 4,000 cars as buyers rushed to take advantage of the $5,000 discount.Two dealers in Toronto and one in Vancouver, alongside the Quebec City location, all went from selling a few dozen cars per day to offloading 2,500 or more. Over the weekend, the four dealerships together made 8,600 sales, which accounted for $43 million out of the remaining $71 million.Alongside the removal of the federal incentive, Tesla also announced that it would raise prices on February 1 since it no longer needed ...

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3 w. ago Trump tariffs: How one car piece crosses Canada, U.S., Mexico borders 7 times

Scrap from Linamar Corp. crosses Canada, U.S., Mexico borders 7 times until it becomes an automatic transmission that powers a vehicle.

Economics